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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
3
A summary of nineteen dry farming papers is presented ahead of the upcoming convention. The documents cover soil moisture techniques, crop rotation, water conservation, drought resistance, and early research findings. Researchers emphasize practical applications for farmers and regional adaptation strategies.
A Denver talk by Robert Gauss outlines three paths for arid agriculture: soil moisture conservation via scientific tillage, introduction of drought resistant crops from abroad, and acclimatization through selective breeding. He reports ongoing dry farming experiments with nine wheat varieties and other crops, aiming to reclaim the arid plains without irrigation.
Forty four acres in alfalfa twelve acres in bearing orchard and fifty five to sixty acres more under cultivation direct water house and farming implements rests for part of crop Carlton and Bell handle details
A brief item notes Cedar Brook, previously known as W H Mc Broyer, linked with Oriental with archival reference 691f.
A compact guide highlights top farm products ideal for crafting a prized dish or preserve. It lists versatile ingredients, their best uses, and practical tips for selecting fresh, high quality options.
A government report explains industrial alcohol derived from farm crops, denaturing techniques to render alcohol unfit for drinking, and the roles of farmer, distiller, and revenue official. It details materials for denaturing, sources of portable alcohol, and the impact of starch and sugar crops like potatoes cassava grapes on production and flavor.
R H McGune argues fruit juices are not typically used for industrial alcohol due to higher beverage value. He notes orchards produce excess fruit with no markets and says orchard refuse from processing is rich in sugar, suitable for industrial alcohol production.
Eight room house on six lots with shade trees and sidewalks, artesian well priced at 5500. New five room house with 100 foot southeast front, sidewalk, bargain at 2200. 16 acres unimproved land by railroad and 2nd Street, 1000 cash and easy terms. 26 acres alfalfa near artesian belt with water rights. adjoining 40 acres yielded over 15 percent net income last year 1906. 160 acres Hondo water right land, 40 acres alfalfa with good house and fenced land valued 37.50 per acre. Located near town at 303 N Main Street.
The Texas Cattlemen's Association plans a Roswell convention on April 16 drawing about 1,500 attendees from outside. Meetings will require lodging, and a two-man committee from Roswell banks will manage collections and expenditures to ensure prudent use of funds.
Miss Estes Beck daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred J Beck of this city won first prize in short story writing at Cotter College Nevada this winter. Her forty page romance earned wide praise from instructors and many requests for copies signal strong talent and future success.
Rail timetable shows northbound and southbound arrival and departure times. An 160 acre farm in central Oklahoma is offered for trade for property in or near Roswell. Carlton & Bell advertise opposite the post office seeking trades.
Five acres located one fourth mile from the courthouse with a good five room house alfalfa and water right offered. Rippy nine years old is mentioned in connection with Oriental.
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